Vinicius Junior’s statements about accusing Spain of racism have sparked a wave of controversy within the Real Madrid dressing room, as the players interacted greatly with the issue, and captain Dani Carvajal did not hesitate to respond to it.
Vinny made provocative statements in an interview with the channelCNN“American, he said: “I hope that Spain will develop and understand how serious it is to insult someone because of the color of their skin, because if things do not develop by 2030, the World Cup venue will have to change.”
Vinicius’ statements did not stop at La Liga this time, but rather sparked a wide discussion among his Real Madrid teammates, who expressed their solidarity with their colleague. Brazilianwho was subjected more than once to racist insults because of his skin color.
But at the same time, they see that the issue requires a balance in the approach between supporting the players and protecting Spain’s image as a country preparing to host major sporting tournaments such as the 2030 World Cup in partnership with Morocco and Portugal.
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal responds to Vinicius’ statements
Spain captain and teammate Dani Carvajal responded to the comments, saying: “There should be no doubt that Spain is not a racist country. Since my childhood, I grew up in a multi-national neighbourhood in Leganes and I have never experienced any racist behaviour.”
Carvajal stressed in his statements reported by the newspaper:Mundo Deportivo“Catalan, on the importance of rejecting any form of racism in stadiums, saying: “We fully support Vinicius, both internally at the club and publicly in front of the fans.”
The Real Madrid captain explained that La Liga is making great efforts to combat racism, saying: “I think La Liga is improving and working on protocols to prevent troublemakers from returning to sporting events. But, apart from these, I don’t think Spain deserves the stigma of racism or to be denied hosting the World Cup.”
Away from Vinicius Junior’s statements, Dani Carvajal is preparing to play his 50th international match with the Spanish national team against Serbia in the European Nations League, where he will wear the captain’s armband.
Speaking about the honour of wearing the armband, Carvajal said: “To be captain of the Spanish national team after ten years of joining is a dream come true. Those close to me know how much this means to me, and I hope I can achieve it against Serbia.”
In conclusion, the Real Madrid defender expressed his gratitude to national team coach De la Fuente for giving him and his teammate Rodri votes in the Ballon d’Or race, but admitted that his chances of winning it as a defender are slim, explaining: “The goal is what stands out in football, but just having the chance to win it makes me happy.”
